Serenity Now: Soft & Soothing Kids' Rooms

There's no evidence that a room's decor can calm kids or help them sleep soundly, but maybe the mood of serenity these rooms create is more for the parents' sanity. With color choices, an abundance of soft fabrics and some delicate touches, these parents have created relaxing quarters for their babes.

As Apartment Therapy's Managing Editor, Carrie covers design and modern homelife with children. A lapsed librarian, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids and is in contention to break the record for most hours spent at the playground.